Indian embassy in Russia issues advisory for nationals

Peter Lynch, the first inmate from this summer’s anti-immigration riots, has died in prison. Lynch, 65, was convicted for inciting violence during the protests and had ongoing health issues. His death will be investigated by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman.

The BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of misinterpreting the Ramayana for political gain, calling him a ‘Chunavi Hindu.’ Kejriwal compared the BJP to the ‘golden deer’ in the Ramayana, which BJP leaders claim reflects his ignorance about Hindu scriptures. The controversy arises ahead of the Delhi assembly elections.

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa triumphed at the Tata Steel Masters chess event in Netherlands, defeating world champion D. Gukesh 2-1 in the tiebreaker. Both players initially tied for first place with 8.5 points. Praggnanandhaa showcased strong technical skill and composure, ultimately securing his first Masters title by capitalizing on crucial mistakes made by Gukesh.

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is set to visit Pakistan for the first time in nine years to attend the SCO heads of government meeting in Islamabad on October 15-16. This visit, although bound by the SCO summit context, raises prospects of re-engaging at a high diplomatic level amid strained relations since August 2019.